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U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, announced the2017 Best Hotels. The rankings evaluate more than 3,000 luxury hotels across theUSA, theCaribbean(now including Havana, Cuba),CanadaandMexico.

In theBest Hotels in the USArankings, Chicago’s The Langham jumped to No. 1, followed by Hawaii’s Four Seasons Resort Hualalai at No. 2 and The Jefferson, Washington, DC at No. 3. U.S. News awards the top 10 percent of ranked hotels with a Gold badge. These three U.S. cities are home to the highest number of Gold badge-winning hotels for 2017:

Gold badge hotels in the U.S. are three times more likely to offer infinity pools, free fitness classes, and free kids clubs than other ranked hotels. And consumers are willing to pay more for top quality – the research shows these hotels’ rates are approximately 60 percent higher than their competitors’.

New this year, U.S. News debuted a ranking of theBest Hotels in Havana.IBEROSTAR Parque Central takes the top spot on this inaugural list.

“Our rankings are designed to narrow down the perfect hotel for your vacation – whether it is on a beach, in a major city or in a remote location,” said Erin Shields, travel editor at U.S. News. “The U.S. News Best Hotels hit the mark for both travelers and industry experts, offering exceptional customer service and luxury amenities.”